space wolf Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 So I've started back into 40k, and I'm doing ultramarines. I haven't played since the transport days of 5th and 6th, so needless to say, the game has changed a lot (Stratagems and warlord traits come to mind) and it looks like I won't be playing a game for a long time, as I'm building and converting every model in each squad one at a time (to give each one the attention it deserves). Enough preamble, on with the question. I have a box of intercessors, with the new dex out, what would be best. 1 sergeant and 9 marines, or 2 sergeants in combat squads of 5? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366990-question-about-squad-size/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charybdis Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Welcome back brother. 2 sergeants. You can pick up two spare intercessors for just a couple of quid on Ebay no problem. To be honest I think Intercessors are phenomenal for Ultra's and you'll probably want to buy an extra set at some point anyway. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366990-question-about-squad-size/#findComment-5616468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrion Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I'm a traditionalist and I like 10 man squads, but really you want 2 x 5 man squads. Arguments for ten man squads include; hard to shift troops choice with ObSec. Good rate of fire whichever gun you chose. Susceptible to blast weapons more than five man squads. Five man squads; can contest more objectives, extra special weapon or sergeant weapon in some cases Can be easily* wiped off an objective. * I wanna say easierly (made up word) rather than easily or easier. You know? It's not easy, but its easier than X but it's still not easy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366990-question-about-squad-size/#findComment-5616472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallas Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Can be easily* wiped off an objective. * I wanna say easierly (made up word) rather than easily or easier. You know? It's not easy, but its easier than X but it's still not easy. More easily is the term you're looking for, I think And while true that a 5-man unit is more easily shifted than a 10-man unit...two 5-man units are harder to shift than one 10-man unit, as damage won't be shared between the two. BLACK BLΠFLY 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366990-question-about-squad-size/#findComment-5616521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
space wolf Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 Ok cool. So combat squads it is. What special weapons can they be equipped with? Shotguns? Is plasma melta still viable Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366990-question-about-squad-size/#findComment-5616554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charybdis Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Intercessors? The classic marines still have access to all that heavier weaponry, the Primaris are more restricted. They have three variants of 'bolt' 'auto' and 'stalker' bolt rifles. You can choose to give them a pistol, frag or Krak grenades and for every 5 you get a grenade launcher thrown in. The Sergeant if I remember the new codex correctly gets the choice of Thunder hammer (I think it's been nerfed now), Power Fist (still solid) and Chain Sword (also fairly solid and even better they're free!) For plasma Primaris you need 'Hellblasters' mate. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366990-question-about-squad-size/#findComment-5616591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
space wolf Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 Got it, thank you! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366990-question-about-squad-size/#findComment-5616609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Oh gosh I remember you. Welcome back again my friend. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366990-question-about-squad-size/#findComment-5616657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
space wolf Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 Oh gosh I remember you. Welcome back again my friend. Do you, now? Well, it's nice to know I'm not the only fossil in this place. Lol. Thank you! Redrandy93 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/366990-question-about-squad-size/#findComment-5616804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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